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Everyone should have an Easy Summer Tomato Tart recipe as a fall back on for quick and lazy dinners. I am so excited to share this recipe with you, as I LOVE it as much as I love all things cheese. American, French, Italian, Portuguese, Basque, I do not discriminate. Unfortunately, Lenny was diagnosed with high cholesterol and has decided to cut out dairy. I care about this man’s heart and his well-being, so I have been supportive, by not buying any cheese. What do I do when he is gone? I indulged. I know I am weak. I took full advantage, and there was a lot of cheese. I had some of this amazing tangy goat cheese left over from my cheese affair and made this delicious tomato tart.

Now during dinner parties, you will often find me by the cheese plate. Gorging myself with the sweet, salty, spicy and ever so creamy cheeses. Half of the times, I don’t even put the slice or dollop of heavenly creamiest on a cracker or bread. Insert directly into my mouth. It is becoming rather, embarrassing.

Summer tarts are a favorite of mine. They are light little meals that go perfectly with a salad and glass of wine. As well they are delicious using any sort of vegetables; squash, fennel, potatoes and in this case summer tomatoes. Get creative. Run with the possibilities.

For Summer Fest this week we are talking tomato. Tomatoes have been exceptionally delicious this summer and we have been enjoying them very often. They are wonderful in salads, soups, chutneys, jams, and tarts. Enjoy them roasted, grilled and baked. Try stuffing them with a favorite tuna salad or even crab.

I make a couple versions of a summer tomato tart. One has a custard base, and this particular recipe has a savory pastry crust and is filled with tangy goat cheese. To make a savory herbed crust, knead a handful of fresh herbs into the dough. Use whatever tickles your fancy. I used fresh rosemary and verbena, which went really well with the goat cheese and tomatoes. I used an assortment of cherry tomatoes, yellow, orange, red, and brandy colored to make the tart “pretty”. During baking, the tomatoes burst and their sweet juices mingle with the tangy goat cheese. It is heaven. Be sure to let the tart sit for 15 minutes, you want it to settle as well it is wonderful served slightly warm.

How do you enjoy summer tomatoes?

Be sure to visit the Food Network Summer Fest bloggers to see what other fun recipes you can make summer tomatoes. Next week we will be featuring peppers.

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Denise

My name is Denise, and I am the Chief Cooking Officer of Chez Us. I confess, I love everything about food; the look, feel, smell and taste. In fact, the first thing on my mind when I crawl out of bed, besides that first cup of coffee, is what we will be sharing at the table later that day.

12 Responses to "Easy Summer Tomato Tart"

Oh you naughty girl! I love that you indulged while Lenny was out. I am a huge fan of cheese as well, bring it on, I'm not picky. I am also a huge fan of summer tomatoes and have been eating them by the pints full. I am so going to make this tart as I was enticed when I first saw the photo via twitter last week. As always, you have amazing photos!
xoxo,
Jackie